The purpose of this paper is to analyze the value of an optimized liner-operating transshipment formulation for real world applications. In this context the impact of constraints in the optimum flow solutions and the impact of internal and external competition on the total costs will be identified and discussed.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Problem Definition
- Network Characteristics
- Constraints
- Tasks
- Issues
- Discussion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The main objective of this paper is to analyze the value of an optimized liner-operating transshipment formulation for real-world applications. The paper examines the impact of constraints on optimal flow solutions and investigates how internal and external competition influences total costs.
- Optimization of liner-operating transshipment formulations
- Impact of constraints on flow solutions
- Influence of internal and external competition on costs
- Real-world applications of transshipment models
- Capacity issues and environmental policies in shipping networks
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Problem Definition: Introduces the problem faced by a liner shipping operator connecting two ports in region I with three ports in region II using transshipment hubs. The network characteristics, including cost variables for different routes and commodities (TEU and FEU units), are presented.
- Network Characteristics: Provides a detailed description of the network characteristics. The cost variables for transporting TEU and FEU units between different ports are listed, along with a clear explanation of the notation used.
- Constraints: Outlines the constraints imposed on the network, including capacity limitations at ports and specific flow requirements for different routes. The constraints related to port capacity, direction of flow, and environmental regulations are presented.
- Tasks: Sets out the tasks that need to be completed before preparing the report. These tasks involve finding the optimal flow of shipments and the total cost under different scenarios, including specific flow constraints and the impact of environmental regulations.
- Issues: Identifies the key issues that need to be discussed. These include the value of the transshipment formulation for real-world applications, the impact of constraints on optimal flow solutions, and the impact of internal and external competition on costs.
- Discussion: Presents the author's analysis and discussion of the key issues raised in the paper, focusing on the value of the transshipment formulation, the impact of constraints on optimal flow solutions, and the influence of competition.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary keywords and focus topics of this paper include liner shipping, transshipment, network optimization, multicommodity flow, constraints, capacity issues, environmental policies, competition, and cost analysis. The paper explores real-world applications of transshipment models, highlighting the impact of factors such as environmental regulations and competitive pressures on optimal flow solutions and overall costs in shipping networks.
- Quote paper
- Diplom Kaufmann Hans-Christian Stockfisch (Author), 2014, Networks and Logistics in Shipping, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/284799
